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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Leave U.K. to Visit Friends Amid Her Dad Thomas’ Scandal: Report

The couple are staying with friends overseas as Meghan says she hopes justice is served and children are protected.

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left the U.K. to stay with friends overseas, coinciding with investigations into Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., regarding alleged child sex abuse material found in his former Philippines home.
  • Authorities launched an investigation on Thursday, October 22, after Thomas Markle Jr. alleged he discovered child sex abuse material in boxes at Thomas Sr.'s former residence, telling The Sun, "I had no option but to report my dad."
  • Meghan first learned of allegations against her father in 2018 through a letter passed by the Metropolitan Police, stating last week that severing contact was intended to "protect" her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
  • Thomas Sr. denied the allegations on Friday, October 23, telling the Daily Mail, "I could never do what I'm being accused of," while friends report Meghan is "really, really upset" struggling with the distress.
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are spending time with close friends while the investigation continues, as Meghan expressed hope that "justice will be fully served" and the priority remains protecting innocent children.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving UK months after Cotswolds move

Prince Harry and his children are reportedly set to leave the UK after just a few months since their move to the Cotswolds.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set to leave the UK months after Cotswolds move

Prince Harry and his children are reportedly set to leave the UK after just a few months since their move to the Cotswolds.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left the UK with their two children amid the investigation into Meghan's father, Thomas Markle Sr., according to Page Six. It is not clear where the family has gone. A representative for Harry and Meghan did not immediately comment to the American publication. A friend of Meghan told Hello! magazine that the Duchess of Sussex is "very, very upset" and that she is going through a difficult emotional time. Accor…

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The Duchess of Sassex, along with their children, Archie and Lilibeth, left the United Kingdom.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly leaving the United Kingdom with their children. The reason for the sudden departure is said to be an investigation into the Duchess' father, Thomas Markle Sr., who is suspected of possessing child pornography, which is said to have upset the former actress.

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The dukes leave the UK with their children as Meghan faces concern over the serious accusations surrounding his father. The couple is again at the center of the day.

·Madrid, Spain
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Hello! broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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